My name is Stella Maris, and I am here in my capacity as the Rector’s Assessor for the University of St Andrews.
I am immensely grateful to have been given the opportunity to speak to you all today. I would like to begin by explaining a little bit about my position; the Rector of the University of St Andrews is elected by the students and has the duty of chairing the University Court.
It is within their gift to appoint a Rector’s Assessor, a role that varies across the five Scottish universities that retain the ancient tradition. The particular iteration that St Andrews subscribes to gives the Rector’s Assessor responsibilities as a governor and trustee of the University and requires the position holder to liaise with the Students’ Association, Court Members and other relevant groups as the need arises.
I am currently studying part-time and am on track to secure a degree in English and Philosophy. In addition to this, I am a full voting member of my institution’s University Court, its highest governing body.
